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NiTi Surgical Solutions completes over 4,000 successful ColonRing applications in 16 countries

NiTi™ Surgical Solutions, an innovative surgical device company, today provided an update of sales and clinical data highlights related to its lead product ColonRing™, the first major advance in reconnection technology for gastrointestinal surgery in more than 30 years.

14 May 2010

St. Jude Medical announces FDA clearance and CE Mark approval for EnSite Derexi module

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, CE Mark approval and the launch of the EnSite Derexi™ module, which provides improved electrophysiology (EP) lab efficiency and workflow by enabling communication between the EnSite™ Velocity™ Cardiac Mapping System and the EP-Workmate™ Recording System.

14 May 2010

BIO-key International first-quarter total revenue up 81%

BIO-key International, Inc., a leader in finger-based biometric identification solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. For clarity and consistency, the data presented in this release includes only the results of the Company's fingerprint-based Biometrics Division for such period. The Company completed the sale of its Law Enforcement Division on December 8, 2009.

14 May 2010

Increase in use of imaging scans underscores need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care

New research showing a more than 30 percent annual increase in the use of high-tech imaging scans in older cancer patients underscores the need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care, said MedSolutions, a leading provider of medical management services.

14 May 2010

Interleukin Genetics reports 166% increase in overall genetic test revenue for first-quarter 2010

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. announced today financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

14 May 2010

caprotec bioanalytics closes EUR 4 million Series B Financing Round

caprotec bioanalytics GmbH today announced the closing of a EUR 4 million ($5.1M) Series B Financing Round with existing investors Creathor Venture, IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft, ERP Startfonds, and well-known private investors. The proceeds will enable further development and marketing of the Company's proprietary CCMS (Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry) platform technology for analyzing complex protein mixtures.

14 May 2010

UGA researchers discover SERS method to identify rotavirus strains, genotypes

Using nanotechnology and a patented signal enhancing technique developed at the University of Georgia, UGA researchers have discovered a rapid, sensitive and cost-effective method to detect and identify a number of rotavirus strains and genotypes in less than one minute with greater than 96 percent accuracy.

14 May 2010

Study results of Cameron Health's S-ICD- System published online in NEJM

Cameron Health, Inc. today announced the publication of study results online in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighting the development and potential benefits of the company's S-ICD- System, the first minimally invasive, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator, for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.

14 May 2010

Response Genetics first-quarter total revenue up 140%

Response Genetics Inc., a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

14 May 2010

GE Healthymagination Fund invests $5M in CardioDx

GE Healthcare, the healthcare business of GE and CardioDx, a pioneer in cardiovascular genomic diagnostics, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic alliance to advance and co-develop diagnostic technologies to improve the care and management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

14 May 2010

MitoSciences awarded $590,000 to support development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs

MitoSciences announces that it has just been awarded $590,000 by the National Institutes of Health to support the development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs. The award was made after competitive scientific review and was issued under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

14 May 2010

Celsis IVT settles LiverPool patent infringement suit, XenoTech to stop sale of CryoXTreme products

Celsis International Ltd. announced today that Celsis In Vitro, Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with XenoTech, LLC, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., and Sekisui Medical Co. Ltd. in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Celsis IVT on February 2, 2010.

14 May 2010

Boston Scientific's ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System receives FDA clearance

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of the ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, both of which treat heart failure.

14 May 2010

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

A newly awarded U.S. Patent will protect TechniScan, Inc's., novel way to image, biopsy and treat breast cancer.

13 May 2010

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Stereotaxis' safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and congenital heart defects will be featured prominently in the scientific program of the 31st Annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Denver, Colorado. Eight podium presentations and eight posters will underscore the broad clinical leadership that Stereotaxis has achieved in the treatment of patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

13 May 2010

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

CyGene Laboratories Inc. today announced that it has experienced unprecedented levels of interest and requests for information following recent media coverage of Walgreens' decision to offer genetics testing kits supplied by Pathway Genomics in certain of their retail stores.

13 May 2010

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

On May 27, researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Cancer Institute, along with Group Health Cooperative in Seattle and Henry Ford Health System, will debate and discuss that question during the one-day symposium "Multiplex Initiative: Implications for Personalized Medicine."

13 May 2010

e-Volution-TREAT system simplifies mental health care planning in Ontario and beyond

Mental health, the second leading cause of disability and premature death in Canada, impacts the lives of every Canadian, much like technology. Mental health and technology are now being brought together with an innovative tool developed by University of Toronto Bloomberg nursing researchers in collaboration with Toronto-based software development company HInext and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

13 May 2010

Robotic surgery keeps features intact in head, neck cancer removal procedures

Surgeons who perform procedures to remove head and neck cancers often work for six to eight hours on what is typically major, invasive surgery, which many times comes with facial disfigurement and debilitating side effects for the patient.

13 May 2010

Study compares outcome of popular esophageal stents in patients with dysphagia

Less than 50% of patients with esophageal carcinoma are suitable for surgery at the time of diagnosis. Most of these patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease and/or significant comorbidities. In such circumstances, the only therapeutic option is palliative care to treat dysphagia and prevent respiratory complications secondary to aspiration. Self-expanding metal stents have been proven effective for palliation of dysphagia in patients with esophageal carcinoma, tracheo-esophageal fistulas or anastomotic leaks.

13 May 2010

Device / Technology News

NiTi Surgical Solutions completes over 4,000 successful ColonRing applications in 16 countries

St. Jude Medical announces FDA clearance and CE Mark approval for EnSite Derexi module

BIO-key International first-quarter total revenue up 81%

Increase in use of imaging scans underscores need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care

Interleukin Genetics reports 166% increase in overall genetic test revenue for first-quarter 2010

caprotec bioanalytics closes EUR 4 million Series B Financing Round

UGA researchers discover SERS method to identify rotavirus strains, genotypes

Study results of Cameron Health's S-ICD- System published online in NEJM

Response Genetics first-quarter total revenue up 140%

GE Healthymagination Fund invests $5M in CardioDx

MitoSciences awarded $590,000 to support development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs

Celsis IVT settles LiverPool patent infringement suit, XenoTech to stop sale of CryoXTreme products

Boston Scientific's ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System receives FDA clearance

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

e-Volution-TREAT system simplifies mental health care planning in Ontario and beyond

Robotic surgery keeps features intact in head, neck cancer removal procedures

Study compares outcome of popular esophageal stents in patients with dysphagia

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